Looking for a new set of tires for your Toyota Tacoma? Here is a guide on what tire sizes Toyota uses and just how big you can go. Before running out to buy new tires, consider that Toyota used quite a few different sizes for Tacoma’s built between 1995 and 2013. Here is a chart showing the different rim sizes. The above table shows the dramatic growth of tire and rim sizes over the years. This is primarily due to the changing world of compact trucks. While 14″ rims were common in the mid-90s, you would be hard pressed to find a pickup with them now. Also important when buying tires is figuring out what kind of lug patter you have. Toyota generally used either a 5-or-6 depending on model and 4wd. Generally if you have a PreRunner or 4×4 truck, you will have a 6-lug pattern. All others will have a 5-lug pattern. One of the simplest “modifications” you can do is to put a larger tire on your truck. The Tacoma has a good amount of room in the wheel well already and larger tires can fit without much issue.

Here is a general rule of thumb to remember. 1. 2005+ Tacoma Trucks. These trucks allow you to generally pick any size on the list above. This is because the truck is made to accomodate these different sizes. However, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. There are some serious issues that may happen when going from a small tire to a much larger one. 2. The 3% Height and Width Rule. Generally, you can increase your tires height and width by 3% each without having to install a lift or leveling kit. This translates into about 1″ of additional height and .3″ additional width. Most tire dealers call this the “plus 1” tire size increase. It is an affordable and reasonable option for a modification without a large expense. Note that doesn’t mean every tire manufacture makes tires that are exactly 3% larger, so this may not be an option. 3. 1″ Lift Equals 1″ Tire Height. The general rule with regards to lift kits is that you can 1″ higher in tire for each inch of lift.

So, if you decide to add a 3″ lift, you can add 3″ of tire height. Keep in mind, this DOESN’T apply to width. Adding width is all about buying wider rims with different backspacing. Just remember that when shopping for tires, you may not always be able to find tires that match both your width and height needs. Note: These recommendations are based on the factory wheels. Using an upgraded rim with different backspacing will allow you to increase to a wider tire. Cfl Indoor Flood Light BulbsAlso, if you go really wide (more than 285), you will want to consider fender flares.Replace Pull Cord Vertical Blinds 15″ rims: 265/75 R15 – A 265/80 R15 tire would fit just fine, but no one makes one to our knowledge. Ready Made Curtains Faux Silk

265/75 R15 is the largest available size. 16″ rims: 265/75 R16 – one inch taller but same width as factory 17″ rims: 265/70 R17 – one inch taller but same width as factory 2″ Leveling Kit (or less) When installing a leveling kit, you might be able to fit some wider tires than what we have listed. It may require some trimming though, but it is possible. 15″ rims: …if you’ve got 15’s and have invested in a lift kit, spend a little more and get some 16″ or 17″ wheels to go with it. There aren’t any good tire sizes for 15’s. 17″ rims: 275/70 R17 – 1.5 inches taller and 0.4″ wider than factory Note: If you are planning a 3″ lift, you will need to consider either a new set of wheels or some wheel spacers. The fact is that there aren’t a lot of common tire sizes that take advantage of your lift and still fit the stock rims. After-market rims designed for the Tacoma allow you to increase the width as larger as 315mm (or about 12.5″).

However, if you do go this large be prepared to do some trimming of the fenders and wheel wells due to tires rubbing. This also applies to 1.5″ wheel spacers. A common Tacoma tire width for 3″ lift kits is 285mm. This means 17″ wheels, 285/70 R17’s are a good choice (2″ taller and .8″ wider than factory). For 16″ wheels, 285/75 R16’s have similar dimensions as the 17″ wheels do. Much like everything else these days, it is beneficial to shop around. Try online sites and your local dealer. Quite often you can find good estimates and have a better idea of the cost before you walk in to a store. Let us know if you have any questions. 2012 Toyota Tacoma Recalls There are currently 8 recalls for your vehicle. NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recalls Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale.

The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars." If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash. For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.'View More' : 'View Less' }} TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA AND LEXUS RX350 VEHICLES AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOYOTA RAV4 VEHICLES. IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM CONTAINS A BRAKE ACTUATOR THAT ADJUSTS THE FLUID PRESSURE OF EACH WHEEL CYLINDER.

AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT WITHIN THE ACTUATOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED RESISTANCE RESULTING IN THE ILLUMINATION OF VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS, INCLUDING THOSE FOR THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) SYSTEM, ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. IF THIS OCCURS, THESE SYSTEMS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, REDUCING THE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND TOYOTA AND LEXUS DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE SKID CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC (SET) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 TACOMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18" MAVERICK ALLOY WHEELS. IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE SPARE TIRE REQUIRES THE USE OF A DIFFERENT STYLE OF LUG NUT TO ATTACH IT TO THE VEHICLE THAN THE OTHER WHEELS USE. THESE LUG NUTS WERE NOT PROVIDED WITH THE VEHICLE. IF THE SPARE TIRE/WHEEL IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE USING THE LUG NUTS FROM ANOTHER WHEEL, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL COULD RESULT AND MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A LOOSE WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

SET WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL: (A) INSTALL A WARNING LABEL ON THE SPARE TIRE/WHEEL, (B) SUPPLY A BAG CONTAINING PROPER SPARE WHEEL LUG NUTS, AND (C) PLACE AN OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM IN THE VEHICLE'S GLOVE BOX. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN NOVEMBER 2013. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SET AT 1-954-429-2000. SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2010-2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA, 2010-2012 RAV4, 2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA, 2010-2011 TOYOTA COROLLA, 2010-2011 TOYOTA CAMRY AND CAMRY HYBRID, 2010-2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID, 2010-2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER, 2011 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER, 2010-2013 TOYOTA VENZA, 2010-2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, 2010-2013 TOYOTA TACOMA, 2011-2012 TOYOTA SIENNA, 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS, 2013 SCION FR-S, 2011 SCION XD, 2011 SCION XB, AND 2012 SCION TC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITH LABELS THAT WERE OUTSIDE THE ALLOWABLE ONE PERCENT OF ACCURACY OF ACTUAL WEIGHT ADDED. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NUMBER 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.

AN INACCURATE LABEL COULD LEAD TO OWNERS OVERLOADING THEIR VEHICLES AND TIRES. AN OVERLOADED VEHICLE CAN RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SOUTHEAST TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A CORRECTED LABEL WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING ITS INSTALLATION. A SMALL GROUP OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL NEED ADDITONAL REMEDIES WHICH ARE STILL BEING DEVELOPED. THE RECALL IS PLANNED TO BEGIN ON, OR ABOUT, MAY 7, 2013. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859. SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC (SET) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODELS INTERSPERSED THROUGH MODEL YEARS 2009 THROUGH 2013 AS FOLLOWS: MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TACOMA, 4RUNNER, CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID, PRIUS, AND RAV4; MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 AVALON, FJ CRUISER, AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID; MODEL YEAR 2010-2013 MODEL YEAR COROLLA, SIENNA AND TUNDRA; MODEL YEAR 2009-2013 HIGHLANDER AND VENZA; MODEL YEAR 2012 PRIUS V; AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 SEQUOIA. DURING MODIFICATION BY SET TO INCLUDE ACCESSORIES SUCH AS LEATHER SEAT COVERS, SEAT HEATERS OR HEADREST DVD SYSTEMS, THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSING SYSTEM CALIBRATION TESTED.

WITHOUT PASSING THE CALIBRATION TEST, THE OCCUPANT SENSING SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED. IF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSING SYSTEM IS OUT OF CALIBRATION, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY OR THEY MAY DEPLOY INAPPROPRIATELY FOR THE PASSENGER'S SIZE AND POSITION. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY DURING THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH NECESSITATING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. SOUTHEAST TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL TEST THE SENSITIVITY OF THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSORS, AND RECALIBRATE THEM AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2013. GULF STATES TOYOTA (GST) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TACOMA TRUCKS. THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD ON EACH VEHICLE CONTAINS INACCURATE SPARE TIRE SIZE AND COLD INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110,¿TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.¿ AN INCORRECT PLACARD COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER SPARE TIRE USE OR REPLACEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.